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StoneGate Arts & Education Center celebrates Public Health Week with podcast series
BEDFORD – StoneGate Arts & Education Center, in collaboration with the IU School of Public Health-Bloomington, has created a series of podcasts to celebrate Public…
Bloomington student wins 2024 Humans Rights Art & Essay Contest
BLOOMINGTON. – The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission (BMCHRC) has announced the twelve winners of the 2025 Human Rights Art/Essay Contest. Students in grades K-6 responded…
Indiana teens face higher rates of cocaine, meth, and heroin use, sparking concerns
INDIANA – Indiana teens are facing a troubling reality, with statistics indicating they are nearly 3% more likely to have used cocaine, methamphetamines, or heroin…
Indiana ranks high in hit-and-run crashes and fatal evening rush hour accidents
INDIANA – According to recent research, Indiana faces concerning traffic safety statistics, ranking among the top ten states for both hit-and-run and fatal evening rush…
StoneGate to host Porch Art Painting Class
BEDFORD— The StoneGate Arts and Education Center invites the public to a unique art class focused on creating a decorative “Porch Art Painting.” Artist Becky…
REAL ID deadline fast approaching: Indiana residents need compliant identification by May 7
INDIANA– Time is running out for Indiana residents to obtain a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card. The federal REAL ID Act will go…
Duke Energy Foundation awards grants to help protect, enhance natural resources in Southern Indiana communities
INDIANA— Duke Energy Foundation today announced it is awarding shareholder-funded grants to three conservation groups and local governments in Southern Indiana that are undertaking a wide…
Heltonville man sentenced to prison for probation violation
BEDFORD– A Heltonville man will serve time in the Indiana Department of Correction after a judge found he failed to comply with the terms of…
Cement Plant Road bridge replacement Sparks resident concerns over design
BEDFORD – Lawrence County Commissioners heard concerns Tuesday morning regarding an upcoming bridge replacement project on Cement Plant Road over Leatherwood Creek. While the project…












